What are the implications of using PHP in a primarily JS-HTML based platform like SmartStore.biz for email functionalities and customization?

Using PHP in a primarily JS-HTML platform like SmartStore.biz for email functionalities and customization may introduce compatibility issues and complexity in maintaining the codebase. To address this, consider using AJAX to make server-side PHP calls for email functionalities and customization. This way, you can leverage PHP's server-side capabilities while keeping the front-end primarily JS-HTML based.

// PHP code snippet for sending an email using AJAX in a JS-HTML platform
<?php
if ($_SERVER["REQUEST_METHOD"] == "POST") {
    $to = $_POST['to'];
    $subject = $_POST['subject'];
    $message = $_POST['message'];
    
    // Send email
    mail($to, $subject, $message);
    
    // Return success message
    echo json_encode(array("message" => "Email sent successfully"));
}
?>